Student Experiences

Vacation in Chi Location

I have tried many times to reach a meditative state by sitting still, trying to concentrate on one thing. I haven’t had much success with this, unless guided by a teacher or other person. Then I found, “Joy through Movement”, T’ai Chi Chih.

When I first started T’ai Chi Chih, I was concentrating so hard to do the moves correctly that I was still not reaching any “meditative state”, but did derive pleasure from practicing. Now that I am familiar and more comfortable with most of the moves, I find I can concentrate more on the location and movement of Chi, and this brings me closer to where I want to be.

While doing T’ai Chi Chih, time goes away, the movements become automatic, one set flowing into the next. Not having to put much attention on doing the moves, I can picture the flow of energy in and around my body. They seem much like electrons in an atom. My mind and body become warm and soft, my whole being serene.

This where I want to be, this is my sanctuary, my “vacation” from the cares of the day.

– Don Pride, Sarasota, FL
Student of Diana Daffner

What a Difference!

Steve, I wanted to thank you for helping me to learn T’ai Chi Chih. I’ve been practicing now for three months and what a difference! I can now write this card, without pain. No more headaches, no more vomiting, no more back pain. I was able to plant my garden yesterday! I rejoiced over pulling weeds! I can even button my blouse and curl my hair. I thank God for telling me in my meditation to go take your class. He even sent me a second catalog by a rather tortuous route when I ignored the first one.

Thank you for helping me learn to practice the presence. You are a wonderful teacher.

– Jean Maguire, Denver, CO